The Writings of Justin Martyr

by Justin Martyr and Karen O. Bullock

Book Overview

Shepherd's Notes- Christian Classics Series is designed to give readers a quick, step by step overview of some of the enduring treasures of the Christian faith. They are designed to be used along side the classic itself- either in individual study or in a study group. The faithful of all generations have found spiritual nourishment in the Scriptures and in the works of Christians of earlier generations. Martin Luther and John Calvin would not have...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805492208
• ISBN13: 9780805492200
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Holman Reference
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent for Research

The translations are a little difficult to read, but the notes completed my understanding.

A satisfying teaser

Justin Martyr's Apologies are phenomenal. This book is just a quick glimpse at his works, but gives a real flavor of his passion and thinking. Profoundly relevant--especially for the church in America. He touches on issues such as engagement with cultural themes in explaining Christianity to unbelievers as well as persecution, imprisonment, torture and death for confessing faith in Christ. It's very convicting when considering how poorly and impatiently we "suffer" through our modern-day indignities. Very convicting.

A Companion for the Patristic Theology Novice

Shepherd's Notes accommodate readers with the basic teachings and ideas of some of Christianity's greatest thinkers. This particular volume contains sound, general overviews of all of St Justin Martyr's writings and is, overall, a good primer for his theological and polemical works. It must be noted that Shepherd's Notes is evangelical in orientation but it is pretty fair to Catholic tradition. Excellent for intro-theology students.